Smoked Sardines on Bread
Smoke sardines with paper towels – viral kitchen hack
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 5m
- Steps
- 6
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
Method
- Step 1Prepare the sardine tin
Open the sardine tin. Fold a paper towel once and place it centered on the open tin, pressing it in slightly so it absorbs the oil.
Sardines - Step 2Light the paper towel4m 30s
Light the paper towel at the corners and carefully set it aside for 4-5 minutes. Best performed outdoors, on a balcony, or with an open window.
NoteBe careful with open flame! This method is not intended for regular use.
- Step 3Toast the bread
Meanwhile, toast the bread slices with a little olive oil. Finely chop the chives.
BreadOlive oilChives - Step 4Top the bread
Spread mustard on the bread slices and dip them in chives.
BreadDijon mustardChives - Step 5Extinguish the flame
After 4-5 minutes, place a suitable vessel over the sardine tin to extinguish the flame. Caution: the tin is now hot. Carefully remove the paper towel remains.
Sardines - Step 6Serve
Place sardines on the prepared bread, enjoy with a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of fleur de sel.
SardinesBreadLemonSea salt





